oe ‘Dear Sir: In regards to your Jan. 15, 2002 story about the Harry Potter ban protested CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD Harry Potter book ban- ning, | was saddened to. read that one of the T schools in my hometown Ee has pulled books off of their library shelves to ap- pease some parents that don’t approve of the : book’s message of black magic and witchcraft. What about the message of friendship and the mes- sage good vs. evil? (Hey wasn’t that in the Bible?) -.. Thad always thought that the school system in Ter- -- Face, both public and private, was one of open minded- ness and learning, not about oppression and censorship. I-have read the books and have seen the movie, and I would have no trouble letting my child read the books or ‘watch the movie. Yes, the theme of magic and wizardry are very pronounced in the books and movie, but that is what the story revolves around. Have the Lord of the Rings books been given the same treatment? The theme of magic is very pronounced here as well. Are these books still on the shelves? ] am all for parental control over what their kids do and tead and watch. That is part of being a responsible . parent, but when the population of. a school is affected by the minority of parents, there should be outrage. Since when did the minority control what is done by the majority? Oh wait, 1 remember. Germany in the 1930s. Didn't we go to war over that? And didn't people from Terrace die over that? How about now? Are we not battling an evil dictator in Iraq in order to restore free- ‘dom? What about North Korea? Bravo to the parents for getting involved in what their kids are reading at school, but do not think that the way you are parenting your kids is the way that everyone else should be as well. If you do net want your kids reading the books, then do not let them read them. Simple. Maybe you could spend your time dealing with larger problems in the community. Need an idea? How many people in Terrace slept outdoors last night? How many kids woke up this morning without breakfast or even a simple “Good Morning” from their mom or dad? How many women live in fear of their spouse? Get real. There - are bigger issues in the world that need dealing with. _ Rob Barwise, Prince George, B.C. MacKay’s Funeral Service Ltd. Serving Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers & Prince Rupert —a Monuments Bronze Plaques Terrace Crematorium | 4626 Davis Street Terrace, B.C. V8G 1X7 , Funeral Seve = Phone 635-2444 «© Fax 635-635-2160 Assocation 24 hour pager Concerned personal service in the Northwest since 1946 Bruno is heading to the Toronto Gift Show. We're cleaning up to make room for new inventory - ~ JANUARY. WHITE SALE CONTINUES! But what about the Hobbit? Dear Sir: I just want to mention that F agree with what Centen- nial Christian School is doing as it does coincide with there beliefs. However, if a school is willing to take this book out of their schoal, why are they willing to do a play based upon fantasy-and wizardry? As far as I am concerned there is no difference between Harry Potter and The Hobbitt. Denise Halfyard, Terrace, B.C, Use a camel next time Dear Sir: Get a load of those B.C, Liberals. They sweep into power, give themselves a juicy pay hike, and slit the jugular veins of the working class to give a big tax parly for the rich. Then Gordon Campbell takes a Christmas vacation at a hotel in Maui where rooms reportedly start at $300 Canadian per night, a month’s food fora wel- fare family. Being the premier, he apparently thinks the tules don’t apply to him so he has a few drinks, gets be- hind the wheel and promptly gets caught. Way to set a good example, Gord. 1’m sure glad | ‘didn’t vote Liberal. I wouldn't be that crazy. By the way, Gordon, I hope the taxpayers don’t have to foot the bill for your March court appearance. 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